Ashland’s Montgomery a defensive MVP

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Nov 17, 2012 at 2:00 AMNov 19, 2012 at 11:55 PM

Ashland High linebacker Mason Montgomery shared defensive Most Valuable Player honors with Springfield’s Taylor Travess and picked up two of Ashland’s six first-team nods, being recognized for both his offensive and defensive prowess as the Midwestern League all-conference team was announced earlier this week.

Joe Zavala

Ashland High linebacker Mason Montgomery shared defensive Most Valuable Player honors with Springfield's Taylor Travess and picked up two of Ashland's six first-team nods, being recognized for both his offensive and defensive prowess as the Midwestern League all-conference team was announced earlier this week.

Montgomery, fellow linebacker Austin Chandler and defensive back RJ Atteberry were first-team picks for the Grizzlies' defense, while Montgomery (center), Atteberry (receiver) and running back Jon Volz were first-team selections on offense.

Volz led the Grizzlies with 510 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Atteberry had a team-high 38 catches for 804 yards and 10 touchdowns. Volz and Atteberry also led the Grizzlies with three interceptions apiece.

The Grizzlies' season ended with a 42-7 first-round playoff loss to West Albany last week.